Learn why catalytic converter theft is on the rise, which vehicles are targeted, and how to protect your vehicle from theft ...

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This article was updated in November 2025. The words "catalytic converter theft" are enough to make anyone wince. Not only is it annoying, it's an expensive fix. The fact that a thief can slide under ...

Across the nation, there has been a dramatic increase in catalytic converter thefts since 2019. Arizona alone saw a jump from just 142 thefts in 2020 to 2,046 in 2021 – a 1,340% increase – according ...